30 years later, the soul of Om Prakash Makhija is reincarnated into the body of Om Kapoor, the son of a famous actor. Om Kapoor (IK) is a pampered, narcissistic superstar who suffers from a fear of fire due to his past life's trauma.

Om Shanti Om (2007) Director: Farah Khan Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Rampal, Shreyas Talpade, Kirron Kher Genre: Action, Romance, Reincarnation, Melodrama

Few films in the history of Hindi cinema manage to capture the very essence of the industry they belong to while simultaneously entertaining the masses. Om Shanti Om , directed by choreographer-turned-director Farah Khan, is one such cinematic phenomenon. Released in 2007, the film is not just a movie; it is a celebration of Bollywood itself—its clichés, its grandeur, its flaws, and its undying magic.